Traveling Driller
$52,000–$79,040 year
On-sitePeralta, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Operate drill rigs and drilling equipment with high proficiency while maintaining daily drilling reports and ensuring equipment safety through routine maintenance. Lead a drilling crew by training and mentoring employees, maintaining a safe environment, and approving timesheets. Complete well logs, logbooks, repair orders, and driver vehicle inspection reports while promoting positive relationships with team members and clients. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MSDS, CEU's, and JSA's, and uphold all required certifications. Work 10 days on and 4 days off with 10–12 hour shifts, including occasional weekend travel within the Southwest region.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years' experience in the drilling industry, with at least one (1) year of experience operating a variety of rigs (i.e. sonic, rotary, auger)
- Possessing a valid Driver's License for the state in which you reside and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is an essential requirement to function in this job
- Obtaining and maintaining an interstate DOT Medical Card and meeting all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Passing a HAZWOPER physical
- Verifying your legal right to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)
- Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- Respiratory Protection will be required to be worn if specified by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, or when air monitoring indicates potential for exposure levels to reach an established action, level, threshold limit value (TLV), or permissible exposure limit (PEL). To comply with health and safety standards to protect against workplace hazards, employees may be required to shave or maintain facial hair in a manner that ensures a proper seal for respirator use.
Desired Qualifications
- CDL Class A and State Driller License is preferred
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